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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
26AV500U
32AV500U
37AV50U
37AV500U
42AV500U
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on the back of
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV
with your
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual CHILD SAFETY: will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your Safety Precautions new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECT
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Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the 1) Read these instructions. polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, 2) Keep these instructions. or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted 3) Heed all warnings. completely to prevent blade exposure. 4) Follow all instructions. • To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; fully insert. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 16) WARNING: 6) Cl
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23) Always place the back of the television at least four (4) 31) WARNING: inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! allow proper ventilation. Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV 24) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cabinet slots. cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is 32) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables subject to wear or abuse. or apparatus. 25) Never overload
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Choosing a location for your LCD TV 6” TV VESA Mounting Pattern To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: 1) Readand F ollowthe pedestal assembly instructions. Beforebe ginning pedestal assembly, carefully CAUTION: laythe front of the LCDP anelf ace down ona flat, cushioned surface such as a quiltor blanket.Lea ve thebottom ofthe unit protruding over the edgeof the surf ace and assemble th
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FCC Declaration of Conformity Important notes about your LCD Compliance Statement TV (Part 15): The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; The Toshiba 26AV500U, 32AV500U, 37AV50U, 37AV500U therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues and 42AV500U Televisions complywith Part15 of the FCC resulting from these symptoms. rules. 1) Anafterimage (ghost) may appear onthe screen if a fixed,
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Contents Usingthe closed caption mode ..............................................35 Important Safety Instructions ....................... Baseclosed captions .......................................................35 Digital CC Settings ........................................................36 Installation, Care, and Service ..................... Adjustingthe audio ................................................................36 8 Chapter 1: Introduction ............
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Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TV Thankyou for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of The followingare just a few ofthe many excitingfeatures of the most innovative LCD TVs on themark et. This digital yourne w Toshiba widescreen,inte grated HD, LCD TV: televisionis capable of receiving analog basic, digitalbasic • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) anddigital unencryptedcable television programming eliminates
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Chapter 1: Introduction 10�See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quicko verview Overview of steps for installing, ofna vigating the TV’s menu system( page 27). 11�Programchannels into the TV’s channelmemory setting up, and using your new TV ( page 30). Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many 12�For details onusing the TV’s features, see Chapters6 exciting features. and 7. 13�For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, Cha
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections 6”/ ”/ 7” TV Control panel ” TV Control panel 8 7 6 5 4 4 5 9 10 6 10 TV front 7 6”/ ”/ 7” TV 9 8 Left side panel 3 3 POWER ” TV POWER Right side panel 1 2 1� Green and Red LEDs 7� VOLUME tu — Theseb uttonsadjust the volumele vel. Green =Po werOn 8� INPUT— Repeatedly press to change the source you Red= Po wer off (standby mode) are viewing ( ANT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream See“LE
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For ane xplanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–19. 6AV00U 6”TV ”/ 7” TV ” TV Power cord Power cord AV00U 7AV0U 7AV00U AV00U 1� HDMI™ IN —High-Def inition Multimedia Interface 6� Audio OUT — Analog audio outputs for connecting an input receivesdigital audio and uncompresseddigital audioamplif ier. video from anHDMI device oruncompressed digital 7� VIDEO 1 IN — Standard (composite) vid
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV HDMI™ cable (with HDMI Logo “ ”) Overview of cable types Cablescan be purchased from moststores that sell audio/ videode vices.Before purchasing any cables, be sure of con - HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)cable is for nectortypes required by your devices and the length of each usewith devices with anHDMI output. An HDMI cablede - cable. livers digital audio and video in its native format. Thiscable carriesboth vi
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV L R You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: • coaxial cables Select the ANTvideo input sourceon the TV.* • standard A/Vcables To view the VCR: − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, Turn ON the VCR. Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) inste
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connectionwill providebetter picture performance than a standard (composite) videocable. From Cable TV Cable box IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV R L You will need: To view basic and premium Cable channels: • coaxial cables Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANTvideo input source on • S-video cable the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ® Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver ® Your TV has two sets of ColorStream (component video) inputs. AUDIO OUT L Y PB PR VIDEO R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT DVD player with component video From antenna From satellite dish Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT AUDIO OUT to TV OUT L L R Y PB PR R COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO OUT IN OUT Satellite receiver with component video
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel. Camcorder " TV VIDEO A UDI O OUT L R Camcorder 6"/ "/ 7" TV VIDEO A UDI O OUT L R To view the camcorder video: Selectthe VIDEO 2 video inputsource on the TV.* * To select the video input source, pr
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI • one HDMI-to-DVI adaptercable (HDMI type Aconnector) perD VI device device to the HDMI input − For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The The HDMI input on your TVrecei ves digital audioand recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m). uncompressed digital video from anHDMI source de vice, • onepair of standard analog audi
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: Connecting a digital audio system • Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals. Older audio systems that are not ® The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby * compatible with standard optical out signals may not work properly, creating a high noise level that may damage Digital or 2-channel down-mixedPCM (pulse-code ® speakers. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR modulation)signal for us
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV • An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible Connecting a personal computer mini D-sub15-pin terminal. • Depending on the DVD’s title and the specifications of the (PC) PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch multi-angle scenes. your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from • Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin
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Chapter 3: Using the remote control environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in Preparing the remote control for accordance with applicable laws and regulations. • If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the use operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with new ones. Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other • When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control, devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, always repla
